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Also Known asPotassium Blood Test, Hypokalemia Test, Hyperkalemia Test, K+ Test
No fasting required
Reports in 18 hours
Booked 1000+ times
For ages 18-99 years
Male, Female
Report Format - Digital
FULFILLED BY
Redcliffe Labs₹149
Looking for a nearby lab center to get your Potassium, Serum Test in Bengaluru-urban? Bajaj Finserv Health makes it easy. You can now book your test online from home with us at discounted rates.
The potassium test measures the level of potassium in the blood. Potassium is an electrolyte and essential to maintain fluid and salt balance in the body. These electrically charged particles move in and out of the cell keeping the acid-base balance almost constant. It is thrown out of the body by the kidneys and can be measured in blood and urine.
| Test Name | Potassium, Serum Test in Bengaluru urban |
| Collection Type | Home Visit, Lab Visit |
| Provider Name | Redcliffe Labs+12 |
| Provider Address | Bengaluru Urban |
| Also Known as | Potassium Blood Test, Hypokalemia Test, Hyperkalemia Test, K+ Test |
| Booked for | 1000+ times |
| Report time | 18 hrs |
| Preparation required. | No fasting required |
| Cost | ₹149 |
People with heart disease, high blood pressure.
People with kidney disease who may or may not be on dialysis.
Patients with severe gastroenteritis.
Patients on intravenous nutrition and poor oral intake.
Patients with severe burns.
No special precaution required
The cost of a Potassium, Serum Test in Bengaluru Urban starts from ₹149, with options for home sample collection or lab visits depending on the provider. Please check the table below for a detailed comparison of labs and their prices.
Providers
Collection Type
Price
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| Redcliffe Labs | Home Collection | ₹149 | |
| Healthians | Home Collection | ₹298 | |
| Thyrocare | Home Collection | ₹200 | |
| Neuberg Diagnostics | Lab Visit | ₹220 | |
| Apoorva Diagnostic & Healthcare | Lab Visit | ₹230 | |
| Apollo Health and Lifestyle Limited | Lab Visit | ₹265 | |
| Dr Lal PathLabs | Lab Visit | ₹190 | |
| Medall Healthcare Private Limited | Lab Visit | ₹200 | |
| Diagnostica Span Private Limited | Lab Visit | ₹170 | |
| Vydehi Superspeciality Hospital | Lab Visit | ₹300 | |
| Tenet Medcorp Private Limited | Lab Visit | ₹390 | |
| Konnect Diagnostic Centre | Lab Visit | ₹200 | |
| CADABAMS DIAGNOSTICS LLP | Lab Visit | ₹165 |
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What type of infection/illness can Potassium Test detect?
- It can diagnose: 1. Hyperkalemia( high potassium level) 2. Hypokalemia (low potassium level). Along with other tests, it can detect: 3. Kidney disease 4. Heart disease 5. Adrenal glands disorder 6. Severe dehydration
Why would a doctor recommend Potassium Test?
- A doctor would recommend potassium blood test if: 1. There are signs of hyperkalemia or hypokalemia like muscle weakness, tingling, fatigue, muscle cramps, nausea 2. You have kidney disease 3. If you have high blood pressure, heart disease or arrythmias (irregular heart beat). 4. If there is severe vomiting and diarrhoea. 5. As a part of electrolyte panel.
What happens if potassium level is high?
- If potassium levels are high, it can cause life threatening heart problems like irregular heart beats (arrythmias), nausea, vomiting and muscle weakness.